Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2025
At Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data you share with us through our website.
This policy applies only to information collected through our website. It does not apply to protected health information (PHI) collected in the course of therapy, which is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices under HIPAA.
1. Information We Collect
- Information you provide: name, email, and any details you share through contact forms or emails.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device info, and general usage data collected by Squarespace or analytics tools.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small data files that help us understand how visitors use our site and improve performance. (See our Cookie Notice.)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to inquiries and scheduling requests.
- Communicate about services or updates (only with your consent).
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Comply with applicable laws.
3. Contact Forms and Email
Messages sent through contact forms or regular email are for general inquiries only. Please avoid including sensitive health information. Once you become a client, all PHI is handled securely within our HIPAA-compliant portal (SimplePractice).
If you are in crisis, please call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). This site is not monitored for emergencies.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our site may use cookies or similar tools (such as Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics) to gather anonymous data on site traffic and visitor behavior. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted service providers to host our website, manage contact forms, schedule appointments, or provide analytics. These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to deliver their services to us.
6. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us at info@commongroundtherapywellness.com.
7. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through this site. However, no online communication is completely secure, and you use the website at your own discretion.
8. Data Retention
We retain website-related personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described here or as required by law. (Clinical records are retained separately under HIPAA and state regulations.)
9. Your Rights
You may request to access, update, or delete information you have submitted through the website, subject to legal obligations. Contact us at info@commongroundtherapywellness.com.
10. International Visitors
If you access this site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy periodically. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
12. Contact
Common Ground Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Email: info@commongroundtherapywellness.com
For more information about how health information is used in therapy, please see our Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF) and Good Faith Estimate Notice.